Lake Martin, Alabama, US - Community and Visitors Guide

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489.61 FEET

5/16/2012

Full Pool: 490.0

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Montgomery Advertiser

Date: 5/16/2012 9:12:35 AM

Chef Rob McDaniel of Springhouse Restaurant on Lake Martin. Erica and I turned into groupies when we saw Chef Rob, who served on Chef Chris Hastings' team…

APC trying to preserve water to fill lakes

Daily Home Online

Date: 5/16/2012 5:12:52 AM

Alabama Power officials said extremely dry conditions have impacted both the Tallapoosa River and Coosa River basins. Fuqua said recent rains were not…

Zip line industry emphasizing safety in wake of accident

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Date: 5/15/2012 10:57:49 PM

The line that Copeland was riding over the Little Tallapoosa River on May 1 was attached to a low bluff, rising perhaps 6 feet above a rock bank. The line snapped on the 24-year-old woman's second ride, sending the nature-loving Snellville native onto ...See all stories on this topic…

Water rescue team preps for summer

Wetumpka Herald

Date: 5/15/2012 9:25:34 PM

Participating organizations include units from Elmore County, Shelby County, Russell County, Millbrook, Alexander City, the Alabama Marine Police…

Flesh eating bacteria continues to ravage Georgia student's body

CollegeNews

Date: 5/15/2012 6:50:47 PM

Caption: Flesh eating bacteria exist in warm climates and fresh water like the Little Tallapoosa river where Aimee Copeland and her friends were zip lining on a homemade line. Above is a photo of typical Tallapoosa River Shoals The flesh eating ...See all stories on this topic…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

5/19/2012 - National Boating Safety Week

5/19/2012 - The Union Fire & Rescue 30th Annual Spring Festival

5/26/2012 - Art on the Lake

5/27/2012 - Memorial Day Weekend Concert

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Boating / Waterfront
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Food
Bubber 'N Ems Restaurant Harbor Docks Restaurant Jimmy's Quality Food Mart	La Posada Mexican Grill Mike Elliott's BBQ and Grilling Sauce Niffer's Place	Oskars Cafe at Blue Creek Red Hill Cottage & Cafe Uncle Nick's Smokehouse
Home / Construction
34 Outdoor KitchensFireplacesFlagstone 34 Wahoo Aluminum Docks A & M Plumbing, LLC A-1 Buildings & Garage Doors American Concrete Foundations & Walls Aqua Clear of Alabama, LLC Architect - Jones Pierce Inc. Blue Creek Turf & Tropicals, LLC CGS Surveying, LLC Chattahoochee Gutter Co., Inc. Classic Construction, LLC Deep Water Services	Docks Unlimited, LLC Jackson Refrigeration Heating & Cooling Jimmy's Quality Food Mart Jordan Tree Service Kane Building, LLC Kelley's Heating & Air Lake Martin Dock Co. Inc Lake Martin Electric Lake Martin Mini Mall - Big Green Egg M & M Trucking Company, Inc. McDaniel Hdwe Supply, U-Haul & Mini Storage Nelson Lawn Care, LLC	On Track Landscaping and Excavation Pro-Line Services Insulation Red Hill Cottage & Cafe RESURRECT - Antiques, Home Decor, Gifts S & S Termite & Pest Control Security Pest Control, Inc. Southern States Electric LLC Thames Construction, LLC TMP Construction Top Gun Pest Control Trademark Builders Inc. Turner Fencing
Real Estate
1st Realty Amy Clark Real Estate, Inc. ARONOV Realty Lake Martin Century 21 Amy Banks Realty CGS Surveying, LLC Lake Martin Voice Realty Realtor - Amanda Scroggins Realtor - ARONOV Virginia Pettus	Realtor - Betty Litsey Realtor - Bill Whatley Realtor - Carl Hopson Realtor - Ellen Venable Realtor - Janet & Larry Hill Realtor - Judy Ward Realtor - Michael Langston Realtor - Michell Brooks	Realtor - Mimi Rush Realtor - Patsy Wagenfuehr Realtor - Rhonda Jaye Realtor - Toni Adcock Realtor Becky Haynie - ERA Lake Martin Realty - Willow Point Rodney Griffith Lake Martin Properties Speake Real Estate
Shopping
AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants Anchor Bay Marina Boat Rentals Angel's Antique and Flea Mall Antique Mall of Memories Eclectic Pottery on Lake Martin Holley's Home Furnishings, Inc. ImPrint Yourself Promotional Products Jimmy's Quality Food Mart Lake Life Merchandise, LLC	Lake Maps Lake Martin Flowers, Gifts & UPS Lake Martin Mini Mall - Big Green Egg Lake Martin Pharmacy McKee Vintage Silver Designs Nail's LLC Nelson Lawn Care, LLC Old Bank Antiques Pickwick Antiques	Plantation House Pleasure Point Park & Marina Red Hill Cottage & Cafe RESURRECT - Antiques, Home Decor, Gifts Tallapoosa Ford Mercury The HillBilly Mall - Crafts & Collectibles The Howlin' Moon Pet Resort, LLC Vignettes on Magnolia Wildlife Oil Paintings and Prints
Antiques
Angel's Antique and Flea Mall Antique Mall of Memories Eclectic Emporium Frances Edwards Antiques McKee Vintage Silver Designs	Montgomery Antique Galleries Old Bank Antiques Pickwick Antiques RESURRECT - Antiques, Home Decor, Gifts The HillBilly Mall - Crafts & Collectibles	The Unicorn Shop - Antiques & Gifts Tin Shed Nautical Antiques & Collectibles Vignettes on Magnolia
Tourism / Recreation
Amy Clark Real Estate, Inc. Burke Cove on Lake Martin	Creekside Lodge Lakeway RV Campground	Pleasure Point Park & Marina Treasure Cove Cabin Rentals
Professional Services
Alabama Antique Trail AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants Becky Cleveland Boat U.S. Marine Insurance Capstone Strategic Partners CGS Surveying, LLC Creekside Lodge	Dog Guard of East Alabama, LLC ImPrint Yourself Promotional Products Lake Martin Event Pics Lake Martin Pharmacy Lake Martin Storm Shelters Lake Martin Wedding Venue M & M Trucking Company, Inc.	McDaniel Hdwe Supply, U-Haul & Mini Storage Nail's LLC Nelson Lawn Care, LLC Speake Secure Storage Tallapoosa Ford Mercury The Howlin' Moon Pet Resort, LLC
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Lake Martin is located in the central part of the state of Alabama (U.S.) in the counties of Tallapoosa, Elmore, and Coosa. It is a 39,180 acre lake with 700 miles (1,200 km) of wooded shoreline. Lake Martin was formed after the completion of Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River. Martin Dam generates hydroelectric power and is owned and operated by Alabama Power. After construction of the dam in 1926, Lake Martin was the largest man-made lake in the world.

Lake Martin is a popular recreation lake for swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, camping, and golfing. The lake is known for having clear water with some locations having visiblity of 15 vertical feet. Waterfront neighborhoods and luxury homes are located around the lake and have direct access to the shoreline. The shoreline is regulated by Alabama Power Company.

Boating access areas and marinas are numerous on Lake Martin.

Quick Info About
Lake Martin
- River: Tallapoosa River
- Area: 39,180 Acres
- Shoreline: 743 Miles
- Length: 31 Miles
- Avg. Depth: 41 Ft.
- Vol: 1,622,000 Acre Ft.
- Drainage: 2,984 Sq. Mi.

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